Still the most iconic moment in his incredible career. Giggs started on the bench at Villa Park, but came on to score one of the great FA Cup goals. He was in his own half when he seized on Patrick Vieira’s errant pass. He then ran two thirds of the pitch, slaloming between Arsenal players, before slamming a shot into the roof of David Seaman’s net. Cue frantic celebrations and the sight of that now infamous chest hair.

Tottenham 1-1 United, Premier League, White Hart Lane, Sept 19, 1992

Early goals like this one at White Hart Lane only confirmed the belief that United had discovered something special. Giggs skipped round Dean Austin, Jason Cundy and Ian Walker before firing home.

United 3-2 City, Premier League, Maine Road, April 6, 1996

A classic goal to settle a classic derby. City had twice drawn level when Eric Cantona’s pass found Giggs just inside the penalty area. With 13 minutes left, the Welshman unleashed an unstoppable effort to hand United a famous win.

QPR 2-3 United, Premier League, Loftus Road, February 5, 1994

Giggs at his brilliant best. Nicking the ball off Ray Wilkins in QPR’s half, he set off towards goal, skipping through a host of challenges before flashing a left foot shot past Jan Stejskal.

United 3-2 Juventus, Champions League, Old Trafford, October 1, 1997

United led 2-1 with just a minute to go, but there was no sense of Giggs running the clock down. Instead he burst into the Juventus area and slammed a shot into the top corner.

A right-footed effort for the collection. Denis Irwin lost the ball on the edge of Coventry’s penalty area, but Giggs was alive to the situation. In a demonstration of his speed and balance, he slid in to win the win the ball, near-seamlessly got to his feet and found the top corner with a curling shot.

Giggs started on the bench but he was soon back to haunt Juve when coming on in the eighth minute. By half-time he had scored twice – his second a typical gem as he seized onto a loose ball just past the halfway line, glided into the box and left Gianluigi Buffon standing with a precise right-foot finish.

Liverpool 3-3 United, Premier League, Anfield, January 4, 1994

Giggs made a magical contribution to this classic at Anfield. Chasing after Jamie Redknapp’s under-hit pass in Liverpool’s half, he evaded the attentions of Mark Wright and Neil Ruddock, and spotting Bruce Grobbelaar off his line, clipped a shot over the stranded goalkeeper.

Norwich 1-2 United, Premier League, Carrow Road, February 26, 2012

He’s scored better – but this was an example of Giggs’ enduring effectiveness on his 900th appearance for United. Grant Holt’s 83rd-minute goal looked like denying United a crucial win – but Giggs had the last word, converting Ashley Young’s cross with a minute left.

United 1-0 City, Division One, Old Trafford, May 4, 1991

“The gaffer came in afterwards and asked me if I’d touched it,” recalled Giggs after scoring a derby winner on his full debut for United. “I said I didn’t know and he said, ‘You touched it! Claim it.’” His goal came via a sizeable deflection from Colin Hendry, but that clearly mattered little to his manager - or this list.